Funky Orange Shower Jelly: Empty-Review

Empties: Mini Reviews

Today I finished this funky orange shower jelly that I received as a gift a couple of years ago.

It came in a set of 5 or 6 different scents and this was the final one I used up.

The term 'jelly' is quite appropriate as it's a more thick and gloopy but still a formulation that thins out and smoothly blends into the skin.

The scent was a sweet orange that stayed on the skin for a little bit, but only a couple of hours and it wasn't overpowering.

I'd describe this product as not amazing but not awful. Is it just me who has a sort of ambivolence to every single shower gel? I just haven't used one that I'm like 'wow that's amazing', for me they're all so-so.

This was from a gift set so I don't see me repurchasing this in the future but it was nice while it lasted.

What's your favourite shower gel? What else do you use in the shower? Let me know in the comments below.

Current Nails: OPI Teal The Cows Come Home

Currently I am Wearing...

This metallic bright blue by OPI which I got in a minis set of 5 that didn't say the names on any of them, but I've researched the colour and I do believe it is called 'Teal The Cows Come Home'.

I couldn't find the set of minis on the internet anywhere for some reason (I bought it from TK Maxx I think for a discounted price), but if you like the colour shown here you can still buy the full size.

Aren't the OPI names just amazing? ;') And obviously the application is wonderful too, I think their formulation is my favourite by any brand.

My nails are finally longer and healthier! To see my tips and tricks, read my nail care megapost!

Two coats of the nail polish over a basecoat

What are you currently wearing on your nails? What's your favourite brand of nail polish? Let me know in the comments below.

Review: Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer

Review: Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer

I'm sure you've heard about these already, they're not exactly new but I'm finally getting round to doing a review of them!

The idea of this product is a pigmented lacquer with the staying power of a stain, whilst keeping the glossy/satiny finish of a lip gloss.

They are £5.99 each from the drugstore and there's a good selection of colours, from red to nude. I think this price is fair enough for what you're getting.

The formulation is long-wearing, non-patchy and silky smooth. For an even longer wearing lip colour, apply one layer, blot with tissue paper, and then apply another layer over the top. Also wearing a nude or matching lip pencil underneath (before application) will ensure it lasts longer.

Shooting Star, Celestial, Nova

I own three, these are the colours that were most appealing to me. I also had the red, 'Big Bang' at one time, but I decided to give it to a friend as I don't wear red lipstick enough to get loads of use out of it. However there is no doubt it was stunning and an amazing colour: the perfect red.

You can build these up, or put a little on a finger and dab some on the lips. They also blend really nicely together so mixing them is an option.

Shooting Star

lips with nothing

lips with shooting star

I picked this one up thinking it was a different one, so unfortunately instead of being a pale pinky nude, this actually is the more browny nude. Something definitely better for darker skinned girls, but I can still wear it I just don't use a full swipe otherwise it's a bit too much.

Shooting star is a caramely light-browny nude.

It is also worth pointing out that the lighter ones tend to last less time on the lips.

I'd like to talk about the doe-foot applicator, as shown above. It's my favourite applicator and works amazingly for a product like this. It ensures an extremely precise and also even application of the liquid product.

Celestial

lips with nothing

lips with celestial

Celestial is a deep bright pink.

Nova

Lips with nothing

lips with nova

Nova is a slightly brighter pinky shade.

Shooting Star, Nova, Celestial

Overall, I do love the formulation and would pick up more if the colour appeals to me. 

Have you tried this product? Which colour is your favourite in the collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Review: Barry M Lip Lacquer Crayon

Review: Barry M Lip Lacquer Crayons

This product is somewhat a lipstick but is slightly thicker in formulation and extremely pigmented. They also are not simple in colour and have more to them than initially meets the eye.

The texture is a lot thicker than the sort of balm-stain products we've been seeing a lot in the drugstore recently; so not comparable to those such as the Revlon balm stains. The thick formulation is closer to that of a thick lipstick than a balm. They probably are closer in similarity to the NARS lip crayons.

They cost £4.95 from the drugstore- any Superdrug/Boots with a Barry M counter or section.

I've had these for a very long time, and only just thought of writing a review.

Ballet Pink

Ballet pink is a light white-y pink nude. It is extremely frosty and has a blue-purple sheen when it catches the light. This is not an everyday colour, but I do like it. It's interesting for use as part of a fancy dress costume or something.

Party Pink

This deep pink with dark purple undertones and lots of glitter and gloss does leave a slight stain on the lips. It is the most pigmented lip crayon I have ever used.

It would be perfect for a fancy night out as there's so much more to it than most lipsticks, it's not just a single-toned pink.

With just one swipe!

lips with no product

ballet pink

party pink

Because of the pigmentation these crayons are quite thick in formulation, but this isn't necessarily a full on negative. They are slightly sticky, but I find that all lip products are so it's not too much of a big deal.

Most are frosted and/or contain a lot of shimmer and glitter. Because of this, this product may not be for everyone.

I think there are 5+ shades in the range and you get a lot of product in them.

As they wear off during the day (though they are long lasting) the colour fades and some glitter remains. I do, however still recommend these, perhaps just try one colour out.

Do you have these products? What are your favourites from Barry M? Let me know in the comments below.

Wear These on Your Nails This Winter!

Winter 2013: 5 Nail Polish Favourites

Hey guys and here's the five nail polish I've already found myself reaching for already as winter approaches, and definitely were five that I used to DEATH last winter and am super happy that the season is back here in which I can wear these again.

A lot of the shades are actually nicely wearable in other seasons, and of course you can wear whatever nail polish you wish at whatever time -who cares the season- but these five colours are my favourites for winter as I find they go with more of the things I wear at this time, and are less 'in-your-face' than some of the brighter colours I like to wear in spring and summer; reflecting the weather.

Left-Right: Essie 'Velvet Voyeur', China Glaze 'Purr-fect Plum',
Barry M 'Blue Plum', Orly 'Decoded', China Glaze 'Exotic Encounters'

I'll go through the colours from left to right. Velvet Voyeur is the first one, and it's a dark cranberry-wine colour. I love it so much. The next one, 'Purr-fect Plum' is a similar colour only lighter in shade. It's one of those that I wore and got so many compliments. It's perfect (Purr-fect perhaps) for winter or autumn. I'm a huge fan of the Gelly range from Barry M, not only because of the formula but because of the wide range of awesome colours too! This for me is the perfect dark blue shade. It's dark but doesn't come across navy, it's just a dark, rich blue! Orly is a super cool brand and this colour is unlike what I've seen from other brands. It;s a muted blue-grey with just enough blue so that it isn't bland at all and still has some character. It's not boring at all! The last one was, for me, last year's winter superstar. I got so many compliments every time I wore this, and I think that's partly because it's green so not really something you'd automatically want to spread all over your nails. Green is unusual but should definitely not be forgotten- it's great! Just as mint green is a summer star, this darker green is the perfect shade for winter. I urge you to get it or something similar!

Each nail polish on a nail wheel with two coats and no top-coat

Do you have any of these nail polishes? What are your most-worn nail polishes in winter? Let me know in the comments below.